When you feel sadness coming...think on these things.

 

With so many things going on in the world, you may feel that things are hopeless, and going through depression as a result.  There are people who are depressed because of how they view life. 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he Proverbs 23:7a. You may feel that everyone else, around you, is blessed except for you. I want to give some hope. The only way you can have a change of heart is to receive the truth.

Matthew 5(GWT) When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them:

3 “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless.
    The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 Blessed are those who mourn.
    They will be comforted.
5 Blessed are those who are gentle.
    They will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval.
    They will be satisfied.
7 Blessed are those who show mercy.
    They will be treated mercifully.
8 Blessed are those whose thoughts are pure.
    They will see God.
9 Blessed are those who make peace.
    They will be called God’s children.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of.
    The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,
    persecute you,
        lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me.
12 Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven!
    The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.

Our joy should come from the Lord and nothing or no one else because, if you rely on anything else, your joy will be temporary or constantly up and down. If your joy is in the Lord, your joy will be forever. It doesn't mean that we will never have days were we feel sadness, pain, or have days that we mourn...over our sins. (By the way, to mourn over your sins, is a blessing. It is then that you can turn away form your sins). The Lord is faithful to forgive. Once we realize how much we are loved, by God, and the price that was paid to keep us, we can't help but be overjoyed and blessed. When you feel sadness coming...think on these things.

Philippians 4: 4-9 4Always be joyful in the Lord! I'll say it again: Be joyful! 5Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. 6Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. 7Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable. 9Practice what you've learned and received from me, what you heard and saw me do. Then the God who gives this peace will be with you.

God bless you.

Hallelujah Chorus Merry Christmas!

The book "How to make a Negro Christian"

 I saw this post, on Facebook, on this wonderful Christmas morning. You know the devil hates the fact that we are celebrating the birth of Christ. He want to try to ruin the happiness of people as much as possible. I did not expect to receive this post today.

I get so sick and tired of the same ol' complaint and that is, that "Black people" should not believe in "Christianity" because it came from the slave masters and that they took our religion away from us. So I want to share with you what the post said and my reply.

Here is my reply:

 It is no doubt that Christianity was presented to the African slaves in the most gross way possible. There is no doubt to that. Does that mean that there is a problem with Christianity? Certainly not. If I present my parents to a society in a gross way, does that mean there is something wrong with my parents? Certainly not. First of all, people need to understand that Christianity is not a "White" religion. If you want to put a race to it, then lets keep it real, salvation came from the Jews first, and then the Gentiles. The gentiles also includes White people. Did Africa know about Christ before the American slavery? Of course they did. Did all of Africa accept Christ? No, just like not all of America accept Christ. Those people who did this to the Africans will receive their just payment for what they have done, and their punishment will be eternal. Do anyone else want to join those "White folks" who did this? I should hope not. Everyone must repent and be saved if they do not want to join those White folks who were not saved and did this to the African people.